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I got a big box of K buggy kit happiness. It feels really good to build a "new" Kyosho kit.

It has been a while since I flew high powered composite rockets. Are Aerotech motors still available? I used to love the "feel" of a G motor launching. Composites have a visceral power compared to powder.

My contribution; a freshly built Ultima SB Dirtmaster. RB5 based and rear motor, so already more "retro" than the current crop of buggies out there. I built it as a nod to the Javelin, so some red Exotek alloy bits on RB6 Velvet shocks, a few RB series parts like lightened top shaft and sl...

This box of gems.

Do not open until Christmas.

This followed me home. Dirty, but everything works.

Thank you! I assumed it was cut down, but couldn't fathom how much was gone. I didn't realize it was supposed to have a steep rake. It looks... special. Now the Desert Dog for Optima next to it in the promotional appeals to me.

I started to build what Kyosho never did.

G motors have the same palpable sensation produced by fireworks. You'll hear and feel them.

Also, received a few more parts to build my Ultima GT5.

You can swap channel crystals from 76 to whichever you have on hand. You are not breaking FCV regulations by doing so. Additionally, any Futaba surface module will work in the PCM 1024. I have used the 27mhz AM module, FASST module, and a converted KO Propo ASF module without issue. I'd stick with F...

Delaware correction - G Force Hobbies has been gone for about 3 years.

I helped a friend clean up a Marketplace Stampede he bought for his son's birthday. We haven't turned wrenches on RC cars together since building our RC10GT's 25 years ago.

Real life Landcruiser 100 and 200 series owner here. Seeing a 300 Series Mini Z ...

It appears that the RCTech forum member responsible for PSI kits was 2wdmod. He is still active on that forum if you would like to field him a question regarding your kit.

Or for anyone over 40 or without a Gen Z nearby, "That's a great solution. Rust is the enemy."

5 cell, 2/3A hump pack NiMh will fit in the same location and run a higher nominal voltage.